Eubanks v. Jammers Cafe, No. 059191 (Jan. 5, 1993) , 1993 Conn. Super. Ct. 137 ( 1993 )

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] MEMORANDUM OF DECISION CT Page 138 The plaintiff, Edward Eubanks, brought these actions against Jammers Cafe a/k/a Jammers Bar Grill, Roger LaForge and Joel Johnson. Defaults have been entered against all defendants and the matter is before the court on a hearing in damages.

On April 26, 1991, the plaintiff was assaulted at the defendant Jammers by Mr. Johnson who struck him on the forehead with a beer mug. As a result Mr. Eubanks suffered a fractured skull, severe head injuries, scarring and a shock to his nervous system. Medical bills total $4,052.89 including:

Hartford Hospital $2,394.24 Hartford Hospital 30.06 Charlotte Hungerfors Hospital 657.40 Torrington Radiologists 45.79 Hospital Radiologists 155.00 Campion Ambulance 311.00 Campion Ambulance 459.40 --------- $4,052.89

Based upon the evidence, the court finds that the plaintiff sustainted damages in the amount of $34,052.89. Accordingly, judgment may enter against all defendants in that amount, together with costs. The liability of Jammers Cafe a/k/a, Jammer's Bar and Grill and Roger LaForge is limited to $20,000.00 pursuant to General Statutes Sec. 30-102.

PICKETT, J. [EDITORS' NOTE: THE CASE THAT PREVIOUSLY APPEARED ON THIS PAGE HAS BEEN MOVED TO CONN. SUP. PUBLISHED OPINIONS.] CT Page 142